Get Private Property Tree Cutting Permit Application - District Of West ... - Westvancouver

You will need a permit to cut down a tree on public land or the woods as long as the city or state protects it. If it's a heritage, endangered, or native, you must seek permission to remove or prune it regardless of whether it grows on public or private land.

There are other municipalities with tree protection bylaws. In Vancouver, the fines range from $500 to $10,000, including over pruning.

You need a permit to remove a tree or hedge on private property if you meet one of these criteria: The tree measures at least 20 centimetres in diameter and 64 centimetres in circumference, measured 1.4 metres above the base of the tree.

You need a permit to remove a tree or hedge on private property if you meet one of these criteria: The tree measures at least 20 centimetres in diameter and 64 centimetres in circumference, measured 1.4 metres above the base of the tree.

Conditions required to remove trees The tree on a development site is located within the building envelope. An arborist certifies the tree is dead, dying, or hazardous. An arborist certifies the tree is directly interfering with utility wires and cannot be pruned and still maintain its reasonable appearance or health.

Professional arborists in the Vancouver area offer the expertise and equipment needed to take care of problematic trees or stumps. Removal of a tree can cost between $200 and $500.

Average Costs The average homeowner can expect to pay anywhere between $100 and $1995 to have a tree removed. The average cost is around $860. The price you will end up paying is determined by four main factors: the size (height) of the tree, its condition, diameter and location (accessibility).

The cost of stump removal depends primarily on the size and location of the stump. Large ones are more expensive than medium-sized stumps. Taking into account labor, specialized tools and other fees, a large stump averages about $85 to $150 per stump. For medium stumps, $80 to $145 is the average cost of the job.